Bacon Barbecue Sauce

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Craft your own flavorful barbecue sauce in just a few steps, fusing the smoky goodness of bacon with the zest of fresh citrus. It adds complexity without requiring hours in the kitchen, making it an easy win for any cook.

serves/makes:

ready in:
1-2 hrs

ingredients

Seasonings
1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Sauce
1/2 pound bacon, minced
2 cups pork, beef or chicken stock
1 cup honey
5 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced garlic
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cup chopped onions
1 1/2 cup bottled chili sauce
3/4 cup dry roasted pecans, chopped
1/2 orange, rind and pulp
1/4 lemon, rind and pulp
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

directions

Combine the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

In a 2-quart saucepan, fry the bacon over high heat until crisp. Stir in the onions, cover pan, and continue cooking until onions are dark brown, but not burned, about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the seasoning mix and cook about 1 minute. Add the stock, chili sauce, honey, pecans, orange juice, lemon juice, orange and lemon rinds and pulp, garlic, and Tabasco, stirring well. Reduce heat to low; continue cooking about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

Remove orange and lemon rinds. Continue cooking and stirring about 15 minutes more. Add the butter and stir until melted.

Remove from heat. Let cool about 30 minutes, then pour into a food processor or blender and process until pecans and bacon are finely chopped, about 10 to 15 seconds.

This sauce may be used to barbecue chicken, pork or ribs.